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100 1 _aFroude, James Anthony,
_d1818-1894
245 1 4 _aThe English in the West Indies; Or, The Bow of Ulysses
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-06-07
508 _aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Jane Hyland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The English in the West Indies; Or, The Bow of Ulysses" by James Anthony Froude is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work reflects on the condition, history, and governance of British colonies in the West Indies, as observed through the author's travels in the region. The text likely explores various socio-political issues, including colonial policies, self-governance, and the impacts of slavery and emancipation on island societies. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for Froude's exploration of the West Indies following a Colonial Exhibition in Britain. He discusses the political discourse of the time regarding the potential for self-governance among the colonies and their relationship with the British Empire. Froude presents a critical reflection on the demographic and economic conditions of the various islands, touching upon topics such as the legacy of slavery, the dynamics between the black and white populations, and the historical significance of British naval exploits in the Caribbean. Through these themes, he aims to reveal the complexities and challenges the West Indies faced in relation to British colonialism, hinting at both the historical pride and the contemporary struggles of the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWest Indies -- Description and travel
653 _aWest Indies, British -- Description and travel
653 _aGreat Britain -- Colonies -- Administration
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32728
999 _c73574
_d73574